Suggested Activities for IDY 2018

Yoga Organizations and NGOs

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all organizations devoted to the promotion of Yoga to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the general public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Yoga professionals can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to the people and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

Organizations/ NOGs are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2018.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 2-3 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the general public with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum public participation in the same is recommended.

The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed in groups on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.

Organizations/ NGOs may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their volunteers/employees/public and encourage others to practice and adopt Yoga.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the volunteers/employees/public, especially among the younger generation.

Organization may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.

Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2018 may be displayed at vantage points.

Organizations/NOGs can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.

If the Organization is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.

Illuminating the building appropriately atleast one week before 21st June 2018 would add to the sense of importance of the event.

Organization may encourage the employees/public to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.

Organization may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2018.

Organize Yoga camps in their locality.

Organizations/ NGOs may adopt few villages to make them complete Yoga villages (Sampoorna Yog Gram).

Yoga professionals

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all organizations devoted to the promotion of Yoga to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the general public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Yoga professionals can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to the people and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

Yoga Professionals may take the lead in organizing Yoga camps and yoga training programmes for the general public in nearby locations at free of cost.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 2-3 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the general public with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum public participation in the same is recommended.

The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed in groups on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.

Yoga Professionals may set up Yoga Wellness Centre at their existing facilities.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the volunteers/employees/public, especially among the younger generation.

Central Ministries

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all the Central Ministries and their Departments to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their staff and the public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Central ministries and their Departments can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

Central Ministries are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2018.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1-2 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum participation in the same is recommended.

The Common Yoga Protocol is to be performed in groups on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga. Thus, the IDY event would be of one hour duration.

Central Ministries may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation.

Central Ministries may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.

If the Central Ministry is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.

Illuminating the building appropriately atleast one week before 21st June 2018 would add to the sense of importance of the event.

Central Ministries may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.

Organise Yoga camps in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.

Central Ministries may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2018.

Government of States/UTs

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all the States/UTs Governments to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the people of States/UTsas well as government employee. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Every individual can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the people of the States/UTs and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

Activities may be taken up through District/ Municipal/ Panchayat authorities, as well as different Ministries/Departments, to observe IDY in a befitting manner.

State Ministries are requested to issue internal guidelines to all Ministries/Departments and Autonomous Bodies giving the background and rationale of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2018.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1-2 months ahead of IDY at District/City/Town/Village levels. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum participation in the same is recommended.

A one-hour programme may be organized on 21st June, 2018 within this 45 minutes may be devoted to the group demonstration of CYP from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.

State Ministries may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their employees and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation.

Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2018 may be displayed at vantage points.

State Ministries can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.

If the State Ministry is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.

State Ministries may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.

Organise Yoga camps in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.

State Ministries may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2018.

PSU/ Autonomous Bodies

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all the PSUs and Autonomous Bodies to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their staff and public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. PSUs and Autonomous Bodies can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

PSUs and Autonomous Bodies are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2018.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1-2 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum participation in the same is recommended.

The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed in groups on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga. Thus, the IDY event would be of one hour duration.

Organisation/ Governing Body may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation.

Organisation/ Governing Body may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.

If the Organisation/ Governing Body is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.

Illuminating the building appropriately atleast one week before 21st June 2018 would add to the sense of importance of the event.

Organisation/ Governing Body may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.

Organise Yoga camps in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.

Organisation/ Governing Body may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2018.

School/College/Universities

IDY-2018 presents on occasion for all the Universities & their affiliated colleges along with all the schools to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their students/employees/staff. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Each Student/Staff can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the students/employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

Institutions are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2018.

Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 2-3 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2018.

Since the focus of IDY would be on group yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the students/employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum participation in the same is recommended.

The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed in groups on 21st June, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.

Institution may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their students/employees/staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.

Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the students/employees.

Institution may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.

Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2018 may be displayed at vantage points.

Institution can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.

If the Institution is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.

Illuminating the building appropriately atleast one week before 21st June 2018 would add to the sense of importance of the event.

Institution may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.

Organise Yoga camps in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.

Institution may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2018.

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